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New York Rangers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The fans at United Center will be treated to a game between the New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -244-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Wild at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at -198 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for New York, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -110 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
New York:
Team record: 32-16-3 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
NY Rangers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
NY Rangers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago:
Team record: 14-35-2 SU
Current Streak: lost 5 straight games.
Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 11 games
Next up:
New York home to Calgary Monday, February 12
Chicago home to Vancouver Tuesday, February 13